Reading Order Guide
The Broken Earth Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for The Broken Earth series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
The Fifth Season
On a continent wracked by catastrophic seasons, a woman searches for her kidnapped daughter after her husband murders their son. 468 pages of genre-redefining fantasy.
The Obelisk Gate
A dark, devastating Adult fantasy built around apocalypse, found family, oppression. 410 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
The Stone Sky
A devastating, epic Adult fantasy built around apocalypse, motherhood, sacrifice. 398 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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The Broken Earth Series Questions
Read The Broken Earth series in publication order: 1. The Fifth Season, 2. The Obelisk Gate, 3. The Stone Sky. This is the intended reading order by N.
The Broken Earth series has 3 books totaling 1,276 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Broken Earth series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
Start with The Fifth Season — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Fifth Season breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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